Location: Orpington, London, South East, UKOptics Technician Orpington, Kent (Commutable from: Bromley, Croydon, Dartford, Sevenoaks) 3 month contract - Full-time (Rolling after initial 3 months). £16.00 per hour + Benefits Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm | Friday 8:00am - 1:00pmAre you an Optical Technician or Assembly Technician looking for a contract role within a growing manufacturer of scientific equipment, offering structured training and potential for long-term work?The business specialises in high-precision optical components and scientific instruments. With a strong focus on quality and precision, they're expanding their optics production team.As an Optics Technician, you will be responsible for grinding, polishing, measuring, and inspecting optical components to achieve high-quality surfaces for analytical instruments.This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented technician to join a business that invests in its people and processes.The Role:Grind and polish lenses, mirrors, and prisms to optical-grade finishMeasure and inspect components using interferometers and other metrology toolsMaintain and calibrate polishing and grinding equipmentDocument processes and results for quality controlCollaborate with engineers and follow safety protocolsThe Person:Experience in optical assembly or precision manufacturingStrong attention to detail and manual dexterityAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsPreferred: experience with automated polishing, lens coatings, or optical testingReference Number: BBBH265214 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.TPBN1_UKTJ